Researchers have discovered that students who are viewed as having "learning difficulties" are viewed more positively by teachers than those students who are viewed as "mentally handicapped" or "mentally subnormal," although there is no difference between people placed in each of these categories. This would be an example of ________.

A. the anomie theory of deviance
B. the societal-reaction approach
C. labeling theory
D. both labeling theory and the societal-reaction approach


Answer: D

Sociology

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